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Trump will not reimburse federal government for taxpayer-funded advertisements

Trump has spent about $11.6 million on ads promoting himself using funds from the Department of Homeland Security.

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POLITICO· Oct 7, 12:58 AMTrump will not reimburse federal government for taxpayer-funded advertisements

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